Remote Bioinformatics Solutions Architect (Germany, Greece)

Description:

• Lifebit is seeking a Bioinformatics Solutions Architect to join their User Success team in Germany or Greece.
• This mid-level role requires experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, or Genomic Medicine with a strong computational focus.
• The successful candidate will work closely with research scientists, academics, software engineers, and clients to address challenges in Genomics and Precision Medicine.
• Responsibilities include onboarding and training users, creating user guides and technical tutorials, performing platform demonstrations, and collaborating with internal teams to support clients.
• The role involves developing relationships with platform end-users to ensure their success with Lifebit products and data.
• Candidates should have advanced programming skills in languages such as R, Python, Bash, or Nextflow.
• The position offers opportunities to learn from and collaborate with leading technical minds in the genomics and bioinformatics fields.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a technical, customer-facing role within sales, solutions, or product management, preferably in healthcare or life sciences.
• A BSc in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field is required; an MSc or PhD is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of bioinformatics, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and genomics data management is necessary, along with at least 1 year of experience building pipelines in Nextflow.
• Preferred certifications include AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of at least two programming languages (R, Bash, Python) is required.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and technical writing skills are essential, with client-facing experience preferred.
• A solid understanding of design principles, SDLC, and best practices for solution development is required.
• Familiarity with healthcare and life sciences industry standards, particularly regarding data security, compliance, and interoperability, is important.
• The role may require travel 1-2 times per year for conferences or client meetings.

Benefits:

• Lifebit offers a competitive salary and performance-based incentives as part of their compensation package.
• Employees receive an annual personal development budget of £1,000 and access to industry conferences, training, and certifications.
• The company provides 20-25 days of annual leave and supports fully remote work to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Lifebit fosters a diverse team culture, bringing together an international team passionate about transforming healthcare through data.
• Employees gain exposure to advanced problems and applications in cloud computing, data analysis, machine learning, life sciences, and big data.
• Lifebit is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values individual strengths and promotes health and well-being among its employees.